Holding a Stock Through an Earnings Report Can Result in Impressive Returns: A Real-Life Example with Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX)

Holding a Stock Through an Earnings Report Can Result in Impressive Returns: A Real-Life Example with Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX)

One of the golden rules of the BCI methodology is never to sell an option (call or put) when there is an earnings report due out prior to contract expiration. Most of the time we avoid holding these securities in our option-selling portfolios due to the risk inherent...
Was I Correct to Close My Successful Covered Call Trade? A Real-Life Example with Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE: RVLV)

Was I Correct to Close My Successful Covered Call Trade? A Real-Life Example with Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE: RVLV)

Alan K asked me to analyze a series of covered call trades he executed with RVLV over a 4-day period. Share price accelerated substantially once the trade was entered and a significant 4-day profit was realized. Let’s investigate all aspects of these trades....
Analyzing Covered Call Writing Trades to Enhance Our Trading Skills: A Real-Life Example with The Clorox Company (Nasdaq: CLX)

Analyzing Covered Call Writing Trades to Enhance Our Trading Skills: A Real-Life Example with The Clorox Company (Nasdaq: CLX)

One of the best ways to elevate our option-selling results is to analyze real-life trades. On August 3, 2021, Mark shared with me a series of trades he executed with CLX. His conclusion was that he was currently in a $250.00 net credit position. I will break down...